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Festival of the Crosses - Fiesta de las Cruces in Peru

Peruvian Public Holidays & Festivities
The Festival of the Crosses, also known as Cruces de Mayo (May Crosses Festival), was introduced to Peru by the Spaniards and is celebrated in Peru mostly in towns in the Andean highlands on May 3.
03 May

The Serpents of the Jauja Valley

Peruvian Legends, Myths & Tales
There was once a time when the Valley of Jauja, where the Mantaro River now flows, was covered by the waters of an enormous lake. In the middle of this lake there lived a serpent.

Colegio Peruano Aleman Max Uhle

International Schools in Peru
The Colegio Peruano Aleman Max Uhle is an official German school abroad (Deutsche Auslandsschule) in Arequipa. The school follows the German and Peruvian curriculum offering all grades from Kindergarten up to the Peruvian and German diploma.
German School in Arequipa

Alasitas Fair - Festival of the Crosses in Puno

Peruvian Public Holidays & Festivities
In Puno, the Festival of the Crosses and the Alasitas Fair are inseparably linked. While the principal day is May 3 for both events, the fair, which has its origin in the indigenous Aymara culture, actually lasts 8 to 10 days.
Beginning of May

The Condor Seeks a Wife

Peruvian Legends, Myths & Tales
A condor fell in love with a young woman tending her flock of sheep. He changed himself into a handsome young man and came and stood beside her where her flock was grazing.
The Ausangate Andino International School is a bilingual education institution in Cusco following the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program.
International School in Cusco

Mother’s Day in Peru

Peruvian Public Holidays & Festivities
Mother’s Day in Peru is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. Over 90% of Peruvians celebrate Mother’s Day; and they are extremely enthusiastic about honoring and praising their moms, dedicating themselves to make this day extra special.
Second Sunday in May

The Boy Who Rose to the Sky

Peruvian Legends, Myths & Tales
There once lived a man and a woman who had an only son. The man grew wonderful potatoes in a plot far from the house. They were luxuriant, and he alone had the seed to grow them. But at night thieves would come and tear up the plants and steal the potatoes.

Sir Alexander Fleming College

International Schools in Peru
The Fleming College in Trujillo aims at being the leading international school in the provinces of Peru. Using the best of British, Peruvian and international methods it offers an up-to-date, concept-based bilingual education.
The British International School of Trujillo

Peruvian Clown Day in Lima

Peruvian Public Holidays & Festivities
Each year on May 25, Peru celebrates the Peruvian Clown Day in honor of José Alvarez Vélez, better known as Tony Perejil, a popular clown who died on that day in 1987.
25 May
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